As an international student who had never been to California before coming to Pepperdine, one thing became very clear to me during my first year: to live in Malibu, you need a car. Although I have come to realize California is an interesting place, with its cinematic history for the movie buffs, natural parks for the hiking enthusiasts and gnarly waves for the surfers, last … [Read more...] about Good News: Rolling in California
Surf’s Up: Pepperdine Promotes Surfing Options
Malibu's scenic beauty is the attracting factor for many Pepperdine students. Most have a desire to learn how to surf, sophomore Isabella Morton said. Pepperdine encourages its students to engage in Malibu's culture by providing students with different surfing options. "When I think of Malibu, I think of surf," Morton said. Pacific Coast Highway is home to multiple surf … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up: Pepperdine Promotes Surfing Options
Firestone Hosts Frosh Follies, An Annual Tradition
Firestone Fieldhouse heard the songs and chants of first-year and transfer students at Frosh Follies, Pepperdine’s annual tradition. As New Student Orientation (NSO) week unfolded, the House Cup Competition reached its peak during Frosh Follies — a two-part competition where first-year houses are divided into five teams and students perform chants and skits that are judged … [Read more...] about Firestone Hosts Frosh Follies, An Annual Tradition
‘Prettiest and slowest’: students describe Malibu summer
The lack of a hectic schedule during the summer months offers the Pepperdine community the perfect opportunity to grow closer together and get to know one another.Junior Emilia Schirrmeister stayed at Pepperdine for the May summer session to take Religion 200 and History 204 — two GEs.“After a week, I had figured out the majority of people who stayed for the … [Read more...] about ‘Prettiest and slowest’: students describe Malibu summer
